Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 51m at 10:32 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 4:40 pm (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Oct 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:537.511:517.26:230.46:540.87:046:51Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:217.66:590.67:330.67:056:50Full Moon2Wed
3Thu12:397.012:467.77:310.88:090.47:056:48Full Moon3Thu
4Fri1:256.81:117.78:031.18:430.37:066:47Full Moon4Fri
5Sat2:096.51:357.78:341.49:170.27:076:45Full Moon5Sat
6Sun2:546.32:017.79:061.79:520.27:086:44Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:416.02:307.69:391.910:300.27:096:42Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:335.83:057.410:152.111:140.37:106:41Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:335.63:477.210:592.37:116:39Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:445.54:396.912:060.411:59 AM2.47:126:38Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:545.65:426.71:070.41:262.47:136:37Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:485.86:546.62:120.42:502.27:136:35Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun9:286.28:076.63:130.43:531.97:146:34Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon10:016.69:156.74:060.34:441.57:156:32Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:317.010:186.94:510.45:291.17:166:31Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:027.611:177.15:330.56:120.67:176:30Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:338.16:130.66:560.17:186:28New Moon17Thu
18Fri12:157.212:078.66:530.97:41-0.47:196:27New Moon18Fri
19Sat1:137.112:439.07:351.28:28-0.77:206:26New Moon19Sat
20Sun2:107.01:239.28:181.49:17-0.87:216:24Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:106.92:079.19:051.710:10-0.87:226:23Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:116.62:568.99:571.911:06-0.77:236:22Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:176.53:528.410:592.17:246:20Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:256.44:567.812:07-0.412:172.27:256:19First Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:326.56:097.11:14-0.21:472.17:266:18First Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:316.87:286.72:210.03:101.87:276:17First Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:207.18:456.43:230.24:181.47:286:16Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:017.49:566.34:170.45:141.07:296:14Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:357.610:576.35:030.76:000.77:306:13Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:067.811:526.35:440.96:410.47:316:12Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:337.96:211.27:170.27:326:11Full Moon31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414525)

Common Questions About Palo Alto, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Palo Alto, CA today?

Slack tide in Palo Alto, CA is approximately 1:36 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Palo Alto, CA?

Palo Alto, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 87% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Palo Alto, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Palo Alto, CA?

Tide predictions for Palo Alto, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Palo Alto, CA?

Tide data for Palo Alto, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9414525. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9414525.

What is the moon phase in Palo Alto, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Palo Alto, CA is Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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